Chris Shepard, currently based in Roanoke, VA, has crossed the country and peppered the East Coast with his kinetic and off-kilter solo acoustic performances. He has shared the stage with Blue Oyster Cult, The Dave Brockie Experience (GWAR), Southern Culture On The Skids and Brain Surgeons NYC.

Combining tight syncopated phrases and hooky riffs that stick to your brain like hot tar with freight train energy and sudden tempo shifts The guitar is like a second voice for Chris and he speaks through it effortlessly, as if he could tell you the entire story without a word.

He has released two critically-acclaimed albums “Sin & Tonic” and “Crosseyed Loaded” under the band moniker, Sierra Dog Romeo and currently performs as both a solo acoustic act and at the helm of Chris Shepard & The Astronaut Love Triangle.

"Chris Shepard's guitar rock, because it can simply be described as guitar rock, sounds like quintessential, American music. Shepard is definitely a great guitarist, and that is the most important thing to know about this release – it has great guitar, the kind of balls-out power chords so many males (and females) are craving nowadays."-- Andrea Caumont, Left Off The Dial

Relax on the patio of Blacksburg's only farm brewery to the taste of craft local brews and kombucha.

A warm and hearty meal prepared by the farm kitchen, Tabula Rasa, is available by cash donation, and supplied by products of Glade Road Growing, Strong Earth Farm and Hoof Hearted Farm LLC and all your favorite local growers and crafters!

Tips encouraged for musicians, there is no cover fee.

Rising Silo Brewery is a family-friendly, dog friendly vibe and all are welcome.